Celebrate with the Irish!

Now that I've worked in Ireland, I can't get the "sweet people," lively fiddle tunes, amazing green countryside, and ocean vistas out of my mind...and there's amazing narrow cobblestone streets, where contemporary and castles mingle...What about you - ever been to Ireland?

Oh, that's me in front of KilKenny Castle built originally in 1172.

Today, join me to celebrate the Irish...

The Irish were known for being down on their luck but never lost site of that pot-o-gold.

The Irish have one of the best football teams here in the US... Agree?

There's always a twinkle in an Irish eye... Seen one lately?

The Irish literally escaped the potato famine by migrating all around the world and helped build robust new nations in the U.S., Canada, Australia and many other nations. Here in the U.S. they built the Erie Canal, here in New York State - an amazing feat for that day and age.

The Irish were prolific writers and have given the world some of the best wit and wisdom in plays, poetry and stories. And Irish Writers are alive and at it today if you'd like to check one out.

The Irish can really fiddle, sing and dance...and it's in their soul. What fun I had in a Téada and Gráda Concert this week.

The Irish just know golf, especially tricky courses like Faithlegg. Ellen Weber and I golfed with great Irish friends and lots of laughter warmed a chilly winter day.

Now that I've been to Ireland there's a bit-o-green in my soul! Great news is that I'm returning there in June! That's like a pot of gold! Believe me, there's nothing like the Emerald Isle...

What would you add to my list that you treasure about the Irish? I'll be sure to highlight these later!